KRAMER VP-772 Presentation Matrix Switcher Dual Scaler User Manual
- June 16, 2024
- Kramer
Table of Contents
- VP-772 Presentation Matrix Switcher Dual Scaler
- Product Information
- Specifications
- Introduction
- Getting Started
- Achieving the Best Performance
- Safety Instructions
- Recycling Kramer Products
- Wiring the RJ-45 Connectors
- Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Input and Outputs
- OSD Menu Operation Example
- Inputs Menu
- Layout Menu
- Program/Preview Menus
- Misc Menu
- Transition Mode
- Overlay Mode
- Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons
- Controlling via the OSD Menu
- Controlling via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter
- Browsing the VP-772 Web Pages
- Routing & Scaling the Image
- Transition Settings Page
- Audio Settings Page
- Output Settings Page
- Device Settings Page
- About Page
- The Firmware Upgrade Process
- Rollback
VP-772 Presentation Matrix Switcher Dual Scaler
Product Information
Specifications
- Model: VP-772
- Type: Presentation Matrix Switcher / Dual Scaler
- Part Number: 2900-300295 Rev 4
- Website: www.kramerAV.com
Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics
has been providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable
solutions to the vast range of problems that confront video, audio,
presentation, and broadcasting professionals on a daily basis. In
recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line,
making the best even better!
Getting Started
Achieving the Best Performance
To achieve the best performance with the VP-772 Presentation
Matrix Switcher / Dual Scaler, please follow the guidelines
provided in the user manual.
Safety Instructions
Ensure to read and follow all safety instructions provided in
the user manual before using the VP-772 Presentation Matrix
Switcher / Dual Scaler.
Recycling Kramer Products
Kramer Electronics encourages users to recycle their products
responsibly. For information on recycling Kramer products, refer to
the user manual or visit our website.
Overview
The VP-772 Presentation Matrix Switcher / Dual Scaler is a
versatile device that allows for seamless switching and scaling of
video and audio signals. It is designed to deliver high-quality
performance and is HDCP compliant for HDMI inputs.
Installing in a Rack
For rack installation, refer to the user manual for detailed
instructions on how to properly install the VP-772 Presentation
Matrix Switcher / Dual Scaler in a rack.
Connecting the VP-772
To connect the VP-772 Presentation Matrix Switcher / Dual
Scaler, follow the steps below:
Wiring the RJ-45 Connectors
1. Refer to Figure 4 in the user manual for the TP PINOUT
diagram.
2. Connect the RJ-45 connectors according to the provided
diagram and guidelines.
Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Input and Outputs
1. Refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 in the user manual for the
balanced and unbalanced stereo audio input and output connection
diagrams.
2. Connect the balanced stereo audio input and output connectors
accordingly.
The OSD Menu
The VP-772 Presentation Matrix Switcher / Dual Scaler features
an on-screen display (OSD) menu for easy navigation and
configuration. The OSD menu provides access to various settings and
options for customization.
OSD Menu Operation Example
1. Refer to Figure 9 in the user manual for an example of the
OSD menu.
2. Use the front panel buttons, OSD menu, or infrared remote
control transmitter to navigate through the OSD menu.
Inputs Menu
The Inputs menu allows you to configure and select input sources
for the VP-772 Presentation Matrix Switcher / Dual Scaler. Refer to
Figure 10 in the user manual for a visual representation of the
Inputs menu.
Layout Menu
The Layout menu provides options for configuring the layout and
display settings of the VP-772 Presentation Matrix Switcher / Dual
Scaler. Refer to Figure 11 in the user manual for a visual
representation of the Layout menu.
Program/Preview Menus
The Program/Preview menus allow you to configure and preview the
settings for different program and preview windows. Refer to Figure
12 in the user manual for a visual representation of the
Program/Preview menus.
Misc Menu
The Misc menu provides additional miscellaneous settings and
options for the VP-772 Presentation Matrix Switcher / Dual Scaler.
Refer to Figure 18 in the user manual for a visual representation
of the Misc menu.
Layout
Transition Mode
The Transition mode allows you to set the transition effects and
timings for switching between different video sources. Refer to
Figure 13 in the user manual for a visual representation of the
Transition mode.
Overlay Mode
The Overlay mode allows you to overlay additional content, such
as logos or graphics, onto the video output. Refer to Figure 19 in
the user manual for a visual representation of the Overlay
mode.
Controlling the VP-772
The VP-772 Presentation Matrix Switcher / Dual Scaler can be
controlled using various methods. Follow the instructions below to
control the device using different control options:
Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons
1. Use the front panel buttons on the VP-772 Presentation Matrix
Switcher / Dual Scaler to navigate through menus and select
options. Refer to Figure 1 in the user manual for the front panel
layout.
2. Press the appropriate buttons to perform desired
functions.
Controlling via the OSD Menu
1. Access the OSD menu using the front panel buttons or the
infrared remote control transmitter.
2. Navigate through the OSD menu using the front panel buttons
or the infrared remote control transmitter.
3. Select and adjust settings as desired.
Controlling via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter
1. Use the infrared remote control transmitter provided with the
VP-772 Presentation Matrix Switcher / Dual Scaler.
2. Point the remote control transmitter towards the device and
press the appropriate buttons to perform desired functions. Refer
to Figure 25 in the user manual for a visual representation of the
infrared remote control transmitter.
Using the Embedded Web Pages
The VP-772 Presentation Matrix Switcher / Dual Scaler features
embedded web pages for remote configuration and control. Follow the
instructions below to use the embedded web pages:
Browsing the VP-772 Web Pages
1. Connect a computer to the same network as the VP-772
Presentation Matrix Switcher / Dual Scaler.
2. Open a web browser and enter the IP address of the device in
the address bar.
3. Press Enter to access the embedded web pages.
Routing & Scaling the Image
The embedded web pages allow you to configure routing and
scaling settings for the VP-772 Presentation Matrix Switcher / Dual
Scaler. Refer to Figure 26 in the user manual for a visual
representation of the Routing and Scaling page.
Transition Settings Page
The Transition Settings page in the embedded web pages allows
you to configure transition effects and timings for switching
between video sources. Refer to Figure 34 in the user manual for a
visual representation of the Transition Settings page.
Audio Settings Page
The Audio Settings page in the embedded web pages allows you to
configure audio-related settings for the VP-772 Presentation Matrix
Switcher / Dual Scaler. Refer to Figure 35 in the user manual for a
visual representation of the Audio Settings page.
Output Settings Page
The Output Settings page in the embedded web pages allows you to
configure output-related settings for the VP-772 Presentation
Matrix Switcher / Dual Scaler. Refer to Figure 36 in the user
manual for a visual representation of the Output Settings page.
Device Settings Page
The Device Settings page in the embedded web pages allows you to
configure various device-related settings for the VP-772
Presentation Matrix Switcher / Dual Scaler. Refer to Figure 37 in
the user manual for a visual representation of the Device Settings
page.
About Page
The About page in the embedded web pages provides information
about the VP-772 Presentation Matrix Switcher / Dual Scaler, such
as firmware version and device information. Refer to Figure 40 in
the user manual for a visual representation of the About page.
Firmware Upgrade
The Firmware Upgrade Process
To upgrade the firmware of the VP-772 Presentation Matrix
Switcher / Dual Scaler, follow the instructions provided in the
user manual.
Rollback
In case of any issues after a firmware upgrade, refer to the
user manual for instructions on how to perform a rollback to a
previous firmware version.
Technical Specifications
Refer to the user manual for detailed technical specifications
of the VP-772 Presentation Matrix Switcher / Dual Scaler.
The VP-772 RS-232 Communication Protocol
The VP-772 Presentation Matrix Switcher / Dual Scaler supports
RS-232 communication for control and configuration. The user manual
provides detailed information on using the RS-232 communication
protocol and the available commands.
FAQ
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1. Can I connect multiple HDMI inputs to the VP-772 Presentation
Matrix Switcher / Dual Scaler?
Yes, the VP-772 supports multiple HDMI inputs for seamless
switching and scaling.
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1. Can I overlay graphics onto the video output?
Yes, the Overlay mode allows you to overlay additional content,
such as logos or graphics, onto the video output.
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1. How can I control the VP-772 Presentation Matrix Switcher /
Dual Scaler remotely?
You can control the VP-772 remotely using the embedded web pages
or through RS-232 communication protocol.
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1. Is firmware upgrade possible for the VP-772?
Yes, the user manual provides instructions on how to upgrade the
firmware of the VP-772 Presentation Matrix Switcher / Dual
Scaler.
- What are the default communication parameters for RS
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VP-772
Presentation Matrix Switcher / Dual Scaler
P/N: 2900-300295 Rev 4
www.kramerAV.com
Contents
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Introduction
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2
Getting Started
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2.1 Achieving the Best Performance
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2.2 Safety Instructions
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2.3 Recycling Kramer Products
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3
Overview
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3.1 HDCP Compliance for HDMI inputs
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3.2 Defining the VP-772 Presentation Matrix Switcher / Dual Scaler
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Installing in a Rack
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5
Connecting the VP-772
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5.1 Wiring the RJ-45 Connectors
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5.2 Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Input and Outputs
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The OSD Menu
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6.1 OSD Menu Operation Example
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6.2 Inputs Menu
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6.3 Layout Menu
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6.4 Program / Preview Menus
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6.5 Misc Menu
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Layout
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7.1 Transition Mode
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7.2 Overlay Mode
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Controlling the VP-772
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8.1 Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons
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8.2 Controlling via the OSD Menu
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8.3 Controlling via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter
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Using the Embedded Web Pages
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9.1 Browsing the VP-772 Web Pages
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9.2 Routing & Scaling the Image
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9.3 Transition Settings Page
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9.4 Audio Settings Page
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9.5 Output Settings Page
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9.6 Device Settings Page
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9.7 About Page
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Firmware Upgrade
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10.1 The Firmware Upgrade Process
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10.2 Rollback
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Technical Specifications
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11.1 Default Communication Parameters
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11.2 Input Resolutions
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11.3 Output Resolutions
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The VP-772 RS-232 Communication Protocol
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12.1 Using the Communication Protocol
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12.2 Communication Protocol: Mimicking OSD
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12.3 Protocol Table: Mimicking Remote and Front Panel Buttons
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12.4 The Protocol 3000 Common Operation Commands
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Figures
Figure 1: VP-772 Presentation Matrix Switcher / Dual Scaler Front Panel
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Figure 2: VP-772 Presentation Matrix Switcher / Dual Scaler Rear Panel
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Figure 3: Connecting the VP-772 Presentation Matrix Switcher / Dual Scaler
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Figure 4: TP PINOUT
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Figure 5: Balanced Stereo Audio Output Connection
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Figure 6: Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output Connection
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Figure 7: Balanced Stereo Audio Input Connection
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Figure 8: Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Connection
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Figure 9: OSD Menu Example
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Figure 10: Input Menu
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Figure 11: Layout Menu
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Figure 12: Program/Preview Menus
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Figure 13: Changing the Size of the Window
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Figure 14: Increasing the Width
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Figure 15: Increasing the Height
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Figure 16: Positioning the Window
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Figure 17: Moving the PiP Window
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Figure 18: Misc Menu
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Figure 19: VGA superimposed over HDMI
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Figure 20: RS-232 Connection
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Figure 21: Local Area Connection Properties Window
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Figure 22: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window
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Figure 23: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window
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Figure 24: Internet Protocol Properties Window
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Figure 25: Infrared Remote Control Transmitter
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Figure 26: Routing and Scaling Page with Navigation List on Left
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Figure 27: Routing and Scaling Page
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Figure 28: Routing and Scaling Page PROGRAM ZOOM Window
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Figure 29: Routing and Scaling Page Transition Take
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Figure 30: Routing and Scaling Page Changing the Image Size
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Figure 31: Routing and Scaling Page Selecting the Layout
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Figure 32: Routing and Scaling Page Setting the Layout
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Figure 33: Routing and Scaling Page Customized Dual Layout
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Figure 34: Transition Settings Page
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Figure 35: Audio Settings Page
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Figure 36: Output Settings Page
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Figure 37: Device Settings Page
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Figure 38: Device Settings Page DHCP Window
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Figure 39: Device Settings Page Info Window
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Figure 40: About Page
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Figure 41: Firmware Upgrade list of Files to Upgrade
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Figure 42: Firmware Upgrade Upgrade Process
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Figure 43: Firmware Upgrade Upgrade Complete
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Figure 44: Firmware Upgrade list of Files to Rollback
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VP-772 – Contents
1 Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been
providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast
range of problems that confront video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting
professionals on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and
upgraded most of our line, making the best even better!
Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 14 groups that are clearly
defined by function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and
Routers; GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP
5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7:
Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room
Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Video
Products; GROUP 12: Digital Signage; GROUP 13: Audio; and GROUP 14:
Collaboration.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-772 Presentation Matrix Switcher
/ Dual Scaler. This product, which incorporates HDMITM technology, is ideal
for:
· Live events
· Presentation applications that require a preview option
· Projection systems in conference rooms, boardrooms, auditoriums, hotels and
churches, production studios, rental and staging
· Any application where high quality conversion and switching of multiple and
different video signals to graphical data signals is required for projection
purposes
· Presentations requiring seamless switching between inputs, using special
effects, cuts and fades
VP-772 Introduction
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2 Getting Started
We recommend that you: · Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment · Review the contents of this user manual
Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/VP-772 to check for up-to-date user manuals,
application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where
appropriate).
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance
To achieve the best performance:
· Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer
highperformance, high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deterioration
in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often
associated with low quality cables)
· Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils
· Avoid interference from neighbouring electrical appliances that may
adversely influence signal quality
· Position your Kramer VP-772 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be connected
to other equipment that is installed inside a building.
2.2 Safety Instructions
Caution: There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit
Warning: Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit
Warning: Do not open the unit. High voltages can cause electrical shock! Servicing by qualified personnel only
Warning: Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing
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2.3 Recycling Kramer Products
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC aims
to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by
requiring it to be collected and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive,
Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced Recycling
Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and recovery
of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN facility.
For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country go
to our recycling pages at www.kramerav.com/support/recycling/.
VP-772 Getting Started
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3 Overview
The Kramer VP-772 is an eight input high quality dual scaler with special
effect transitions for the Rental and Staging and the Live Events market, and
for other applications where a dual scaler is needed. It features DVI-U inputs
(including analog, DVI and HDMI support) and stereo balanced audio signals.
The VP-772 can also be configured as 4K single output scaler. The VP-772
scales and processes the selected video and audio inputs, and outputs to 2
independent DVI-I outputs (Program and Preview) together with two balanced
stereo audio outputs.
The VP-772 features:
· Pix PerfectTM Scaling Technology – Kramer’s extremely high performance,
State-of-the-Art scaling technology with extensive high-quality pull-down and
de-interlacing algorithms, and full up-and down-scaling of the video inputs
· K-IIT XLTM Picture-in-Picture Image Insertion Technology for ultra-stable
picture-in-picture, picture-and-picture and split screen capability
· Seamless video switching with cuts or built-in special effect transitions,
including horizontal, vertical, diagonal, circle, and chessboard wipes,
crossfading, and more, including virtual T-bar control to carry out the
transition
· Dual scalers–for “live” seamless transitions from one source to another–
with two independent outputs: a PREVIEW OUTPUT and a PROGRAM OUTPUT. The
PREVIEW output–including an OSD menu for making adjustments–can be used to
determine how the scaled output will look before being displayed live during a
presentation
· Features 8 PREVIEW input buttons for switching a selected input to the
PREVIEW output and 8 PROGRAM input buttons for switching a selected input to
the PROGRAM output
· Output Resolutions UHD (3840×2160) resolution (in the Single Window mode)
as well as HDTV and computer graphics resolutions with selectable refresh
rates
· Selectable HDMI, VGA, YUV or CV on each DVI-U input and VGA or HDMI on each
DVI-I output
· Audio-Follow-Video (AFV) and breakaway options
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VP-772 – Overview
· Advanced deinterlacing functions – including 3D comb filtering, film mode,
diagonal correction and motion detection
· Features advanced EDID management (native resolution, Modeline and color
depth) per input
· Multiple Aspect Ratio Selections · Built-in Proc-Amp with enhanced functions
such as color correction, gamma,
dither and noise reduction · Embedded HDMI audio support as well as eight
balanced stereo audio
inputs and two balanced stereo outputs · Input and output audio level
adjustment and audio DSP functions · HDCP Compliance
In addition, the VP-772: · Features luma- and chroma-keying · Includes built-
in test patterns for screen setup and alignment · Features Image zooming and
image shifting · Includes various selectable projection modes · Analyses the
connected output’s EDID for optimal scaling · Provides input and output color
space control · Supports HDMI deep color for outputs · Provides user delay
options for auto sync off · Comes with an On-Screen Display (OSD) for easy
setup and adjustment · Has a non-volatile memory that retains the settings ·
Supports firmware upgrade via USB port (using USB memory stick)
Control your VP-772: · Directly, via the front panel push buttons · Via the
Ethernet (using the embedded Web pages) · By RS-485 (allowing future optional
T-bar control)
VP-772 Overview
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· Remotely, from the infrared remote control transmitter
· By RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other
serial controller
The VP-772 is housed in a 19″ 1U rack mountable enclosure, with handles and
rack “ears” included, and is fed from a 100-240 VAC universal switching power
supply.
3.1 HDCP Compliance for HDMI inputs
If an HDMI signal is HDCP protected, it can only appear on HDMI outputs that
are connected to HDCP compliant displays. The VP-772 will not output a picture
on an HDMI display that is not HDCP compliant; instead it will show a green
screen. In the PiP mode (see Section7.2), even if only one of the inputs is
HDCP protected, and is output to a non-compliant display, it will affect the
entire screen and turn it green. When using a VGA output display, the screen
will turn black.
3.2 Defining the VP-772 Presentation Matrix Switcher / Dual Scaler
This section defines the VP-772.
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VP-772 – Overview
VP-772 Overview
Figure 1: VP-772 Presentation Matrix Switcher / Dual Scaler Front Panel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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Feature
Metal handles (x2)
IR Receiver
IR LED
MODE Button
Mode LED indicators
INPUT Selector PROGRAM
Buttons
PREVIEW
FREEZE Buttons
PREVIEW PROGRAM
BLANK Buttons PROGRAM
MENU Button
PREVIEW
Navigation Buttons
Button// VOLUME Button
// VOLUME Button
// VOLUME Button
Button // VOLUME Button
ENTER Button
RESET TO XGA/720P Button
PANEL LOCK Button
Function
Rigid handles Accepts IR remote commands Lights red when the unit accepts IR
remote commands Select the operation mode: AFV (audio follow video), Video or
audio Indicate the operation mode, as selected via the MODE button Press to
select the DVI input (from 1 to 8) to switch to the PROGRAM output Press to
select the DVI input (from 1 to 8) to switch to the PREVIEW output Press to
freeze/unfreeze the PREVIEW output video image Press to freeze/unfreeze the
PROGRAM output video image Press to toggle between a blank screen (black) and
the PROGRAM display Press to toggle between a blank screen (black) and the
PREVIEW display Press to access/exit the OSD menu (see Section 8.1.1) When
browsing the Program OSD menu, a long press on the MENU button to jump to the
Preview menu and vice versa Press to move to the previous level in the OSD
screen (see Section 8.1.1). When not within the OSD menu: in the transition
mode, press to decrease the Audio OUT 2 Program volume; in the Overlay mode,
press to decrease the general volume Press to move up the menu list values
(see Section 8.1.1) and to increase numerical values. When in the transition
mode and not within the OSD menu mode, press to increase the Audio OUT 1
Preview volume Press to move down the menu list (see Section 8.1.1) and to
decrease numerical values. When in the transition mode and not within the OSD
menu mode, press to decrease the Audio OUT 1 Preview volume Press to move to
the next level in the OSD screen (see Section 8.1.1). When not within the OSD
menu: in the transition mode, increase the Audio OUT 2 Program volume; ; in
the Overlay mode, press to increase the general volume Press to enter sub-menu
items, and save (see Section 8.1.1). When in the transition mode and not
within the OSD menu, performs as the TAKE button Press to reset the video
output resolution to XGA or 720p Press and hold for about 3 seconds to toggle
between reset to XGA and reset to 720p detached Press and hold for about 3
seconds to lock/unlock the front panel buttons
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Figure 2: VP-772 Presentation Matrix Switcher / Dual Scaler Rear Panel
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Feature INPUT DVI Connector AUDIO IN Terminal Block Connectors PREVIEW OUT DVI
Connector PROGRAM OUT DVI Connector ETHERNET Connector S/W UPGRADE USB Port
RS-232 (G, Rx, Tx) 3-pin Terminal Block Connector AUDIO OUT 1 terminal Block
Connectors AUDIO OUT 2 terminal Block Connectors RS-485 Port and TERM Switch
Power Connector with Fuse POWER Switch
Function
Connect to the video / embedded audio source (from 1 to 8) Connect to the
balanced stereo audio source (from 1 to 8) Connect to the preview acceptor
Connect to the program acceptor Connect to the PC or other Controller through
computer networking Connect to a USB memory stick to upgrade the firmware
Connect to the PC or other serial controller Connect to the Preview balanced
stereo audio acceptor Connect to the Program balanced stereo audio acceptor
Connect to an RS-485 controller (for example, a future optional T-bar
control). Pin G is for the Ground connection; pins B (-) and A (+) are for
RS-485. Set the TERM switch down if the VP-772 is the last unit on the RS-485
line. The ground connection is sometimes connected to the shield of the RS-485
cable. AC connector, enabling power supply to the unit Switch for turning the
unit on or off
VP-772 Overview
4 Installing in a Rack
This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.
VP-772 – Installing in a Rack
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5 Connecting the VP-772
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VP-772. After connecting your VP-772, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device.
You do not have to connect all the inputs and outputs, connect only those that are required.
To connect the VP-772, as illustrated in the example in Figure 3, do the following:
1. Connect up to eight sources (for example, a PC, Blu-ray Disk Player,
Composite DVD player and so on) to the DVI INPUT connectors, according to the
Input OSD setup, see Section 6.2.
Use the ADC-DMA/5BF-1 and AD-DM/GF adapters provided with the package when
connecting a YUV, VGA or CV input, as required
2. Connect the audio input signals to the AUDIO IN terminal block connectors,
as required, see Section 5.2 (not shown in Figure 3).
3. Connect the PREVIEW OUT DVI connector to a DVI acceptor (for example, an LCD display).
4. Connect the PROGRAM OUT DVI connector to a DVI acceptor (for
example, a projector).
Note that when high output resolutions (such as 4k2k@30) we recommend that you
use a DVI to HDMI cable (for example, the Kramer C-HM/DM 6′ or 10′). For lower
resolutions you can connect the HDMI connector on a device to the DVI
connector on the VP-772 via a HDMI-DVI adapter
5. Connect the AUDIO OUT 1 and OUT 2 Terminal Block connectors to up to two balanced analog audio acceptors, see Section 5.2 (not shown in Figure 3).
6. If required, you can connect a PC and/or controller to the: RS-232 terminal block (see Section 8.2.1) Ethernet connector (see Section 8.2.2
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VP-772 – Connecting the VP-772
7. Connect the power cord (not shown in Figure 3).
Figure 3: Connecting the VP-772 Presentation Matrix Switcher / Dual Scaler
VP-772 – Connecting the VP-772
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5.1 Wiring the RJ-45 Connectors
This section defines the TP pinout, using a straight pin-to-pin cable with RJ-45 connectors.
EIA /TIA 568B
PIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Wire Color Orange / White Orange Green / White Blue Blue / White Green Brown / White Brown
Figure 4: TP PINOUT
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5.2 Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Input and Outputs
Figure 5: Balanced Stereo Audio Output Connection
Figure 6: Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output Connection
Figure 7: Balanced Stereo Audio Input Connection
Figure 8: Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Connection
VP-772 – Connecting the VP-772
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6 The OSD Menu
The OSD menu lets you set the VP-772 operation parameters.
The OSD sub-menu operations appear in the OSD title, as shown in the example
in Section 6.1:
· When in the main menu, the OSD title appears empty · Level 1 lists the main
menu items · Level 2 includes the second hierarchy level, below level 1 ·
Level 3 includes the third hierarchy level, below level 2 (optional) · Level 4
includes the fourth hierarchy level, below level 3 (optional) And so on ·
Function (last level), is the selectable parameter or numerical value and can
appear either under level 2, 3 or 4
6.1 OSD Menu Operation Example
In the example illustrated below, the Program Aspect Ratio is set to Best Fit
as illustrated in Figure 9 (see OSD menu in Section 6.4).
Figure 9: OSD Menu Example
The example in the table below shows function 321 (from the Protocol in
Section 12.2.2):
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· 3 in the hundreds, represents “Program” which is the 3rd menu item in the
main list
· 2 in the tens, represents “Scaling” which is 2nd in the Scale menu
· 1 in the units, represents “Aspect Ratio” which is first in the Scaling menu
Level 1
Program (3)
Level 2
Level 3
Scaling (2) Aspect Ratio (1)
Level 4 (Function) Range
Follow Input
0
Follow Output
1
Best Fit
2
Letterbox
3
Function 321
Note that:
· Functions may also have 2 digits only (Select Input, for example, is 31), or
on the other hand have an unlimited number of digits
· We recommend that you press Enter to save the changes to the memory
immediately although exiting the menu saves the parameter to the memory
· Data is saved per window and per input (to a dedicated input + window
memory), as applicable
The control buttons let you control the VP-772 via the OSD menu. Press the:
· MENU button to enter the menu and exit the menu · button when in the OSD
menu, to move to the previous level and change
menu settings in the OSD screen. · ENTER (or ) button to access sub-menu items
· Arrow buttons to move through the OSD menu · or arrows to change settings
Note that when exiting the menu, all the changes are automatically saved to
the non-volatile memory. The default OSD timeout for auto exit is set to 30
seconds and can be changed (see Section 6.5).
Note that some items appear red on the OSD menu indicating that they are disabled.
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6.2 Inputs Menu
The Inputs menu lets you set each of the VP-772 input connector parameters
(from 1 to 8):
Figure 10: Input Menu
Setting
Function
INPUT 1 to INPUT 8
Type
Set the input type to HDMI, YUV, VGA or CV
EDID Management
Set the native resolution for each input (and then select the color depth):
1024×768@60, 1280×800@60, 1280×1024@60, 1366×768@60, 1440×900@60,
1400×1050@60, 1600×900@60, 1600×1200@60, 1680×1050@60, 1920×1200@60RB, 720p50,
720p60, 1080p50, 1080p60, 2K50 and 2K60
Set Color Depth to 12bpp or 8bpp.
Select the EDID mode:
Native as Multiple Modelines generating a group of resolutions in the
detailed timing, including the native resolution), or
Native as Single Modeline generating only the native resolution in the
detailed timing
HDCP Mode
Set the HDCP option for each HDMI type input to either On (the default) or
Off.
Setting HDCP mode to Off on that input allows the source to transmit a nonHDCP
signal if required (for example, when working with a Mac computer).
Note that if you did not get the source to transmit the desired result, make
sure you have saved the change (by pressing the ENTER button) and then
physically disconnect and reconnect the cable connecting the source to the DVI
input
Color Space Select the color space for each input to RGB, YPbPr or Follow Input
Volume
Set the audio level for each input
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6.3 Layout Menu
Figure 11: Layout Menu
Setting Display Mode Transition Settings
Overlay Settings
Transition Overlay Speed Mode
Effect
Direction
Take T-Bar
Single Window Picture in Picture Picture + Picture Split Customized Single
Function
Set to the Transition mode
Set to the Picture-in-Picture mode
Set the transition speed
Set the transition mode to either Swap (program and preview sources switch
places) or Follow (the preview source follows the program)
Select one of the following effects: Cut, Fade, Diagonal, Wipe, Circle,
Square, Diamond, Triangle, Curtain, Chessboard or Blinds
Select the point of entry of the transition (depending on the Effect that was
selected in the previous item): From Top Right / Left to Right / Inbound /
Horizontal From Top Left / Right to Left / Outbound / Vertical From Bottom
Right / Up / Random From Bottom Left / Down
Select to carry out the transition
Set T-Bar operation (from 0 to 100%): Set Soft touch to On or Off (see Section
9.3.1.2).
Note that when using the T-Bar, the OSD menus are disabled as well as the
front panel, unless the T-Bar is set to 0 or 100.
Set to a single window mode operation with one channel displayed
(PiP) dual window mode operation, a smaller window superimposed over a full
screen image (see Section 7.2)
(PoP) dual window mode operation, both images appear side-byside and the
aspect ratios of both images are maintained (see Section 7.2)
(SbS) dual window mode operation, both images are placed side-by-side with
the same height (see Section 7.2)
Select the customized single window as set in Window Customization (see
Section 6.4)
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Setting Output
Function
Customized Select the customized dual window as set in Window
Dual
Customization (see Section 6.4)
Video Resolution
Select the output resolution: Native, 640×480@60, 640×480@75, 800×600@50,
800×600@60, 800×600@75, 1024×768@50, 1024×768@60, 1024×768@75, 1280×768@50,
1280×768@60, 1280×800@60, 1280×1024@50, 1280×1024@60, 1280×1024@75,
1360×768@60, 1366×768@50, 1366×768@60, 1400×1050@50, 1400×1050@60,
1600×900@60, 1600×1200@50, 1600×1200@60, 1680×1050@60, 1920×1200@60RB, 480p60,
576p50, 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080p23.976, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97,
1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60, 1080i50, 1080i60, 2k50, 2k60, 4k2k30
Note that setting the output resolution to 4k2k30 will automatically change
the window settings to Single Window in the Overlay mode.
Master
Set to Program or Preview to determine the Machine’s behavior.
Connection
If the native resolution is not supported by the selected Master Connection, the system searches for the best supported resolution. If the search fails (for example, if the master connection is disconnected or EDID is unreadable), the resolution will default to XGA.
Deep Color Select Off or Follow Output
Color Space Select RGB, YPbPr422 or YPbPr444
HDCP Mode Define the output HDCP activation policy. Set to:
Follow Output (this option is recommended when the HDMI type output is
connected to a splitter/switcher) to activate the HDCP per output according
to the setting of the HDMI acceptor to which it is connected; that is, if the
HDMI acceptor is not HDCP compliant, the VP-772 always outputs without HDCP
and vice versa.
Follow Input to activate the HDCP on all HDMI type outputs in the case that
the video on the Main or PiP window is HDCP encrypted.
Note that the VP-772 will output a green screen if the output acceptor to
which it is connected is not HDCP compliant, in the case that the video on the
Main or PiP window is HDCP encrypted.
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6.4 Program / Preview Menus
The Program and Preview menus are identical. Note that when browsing the
Program OSD menu, use a long press on the MENU button to jump to the Preview
menu and vice versa.
Figure 12: Program/Preview Menus
Setting
Function
Input
Input 1 to Input 8
Select the Program/Preview source and then set the parameters below (which are specific per input)
Scaling
Aspect Ratio
Set (see Section 6.4.1) to:
Follow Input If the input resolution output resolution, display with a blank
border. input > output is denied and the aspect ratio automatically changes to
Follow Output
Follow Output If the input resolution < output resolution, scale up the
picture. If the input resolution > output resolution, scale down the picture
Best Fit the best possible compromise between the input and the output
aspect ratios
Letterbox to compress the top and bottom edges of the input signal, but fill
the width of the screen
Overscan
Set the Overscan to Follow Input, Off, 5% or 10%
Zoom Shift Mode
Set to: Auto to set zoom to 100% and fit the image to the display Semi Auto to manually set the zoom and shift. Changes until the input resolution is changed Customized to manually set the zoom and shift (H image shift and V Image Shift)
H image Shift
Set the horizontal position of the image within the window (note that this is a volatile parameter when selecting Ratio Shift Mode > Auto)
V image Shift
Set the vertical position of the image within the window (note that this is a volatile parameter when selecting Ratio Shift Mode > Auto)
Window
Set H Position, Width, V Position and Height of the window (see
Customization Section 6.4.1.2 and Section 6.4.1.1)
Picture
Brightness
Set the brightness level
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Setting
Function
Contrast
Set the contrast level
H Sharpness
Select the horizontal sharpness level
Picture
V Sharpness
Select the vertical sharpness level
Color
Chroma
Set the color level
Hue
Set the color hue
Color Temperature Set the color temperature to 6500K or 9300K
Gamma Mode
Set the gamma correction factor to Off, 0.4, 0.8, 1.2, 1.6, 2.0, 2.4 or 2.8 The higher the value, the darker the image
Color Correction Blue
Set the blue color level from 0 to 4
Color Correction Green
Set the green color level from 0 to 4
Color Correction Flesh
Set the flesh color level from 0 to 4
De-interlacing Film Mode
Set to: Off for no pull-down Follow Input to automatically identify the required pull-down (2:2, 2:3, 2:3:3:2, 2:3:3:2:2, 2:3:2:3:2, 5:5 or 8:7 pull- down) 24PsF to force 24PsF pull-down
PD Time
Set the pull down time
Motion Detection Sensitivity
Set (from Level 1 to Level 5)
Select the motion detection sensitivity for filtering of interlaced images.
Set a high value for video where there is generally a large amount of motion,
or a low value for little motion
Diagonal Correction Set the level of diagonal interpolation from 0 to 3.
When set to the lower level, the diagonal image does not appear smooth
Noise Reduction
Horizontal NR Vertical NR
Reduces the horizontal noise Reduces the vertical noise
Temporal NR
The higher the level, the stronger the filtering of the image. Useful when the noise is visible to the eye
Block NR
As the level is set higher, the block noise disappears and the image appears softer
Mosquito NR
The higher the level, the stronger the filtering of the image
Combing NR
Improves the quality of the subtitles
Advanced
Projection
Set to: Front to place a projector in front of the screen Back to place a projector behind the screen Ceiling Front to suspend a projector from the ceiling upside-down in front of the screen Ceiling Back to suspend a projector from the ceiling upside-down behind the screen
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Setting Advanced (continued)
Advanced (continued)
Audio
Function
Pause
Set Freeze to On to freeze the window (freezing the window will also mute the
audio output)
Any change in the input source may cancel the freeze and blank settings
Set Blank to On to display a blank window (blanking the window will also mute
the audio output)
Any change in the input source may cancel the freeze and blank settings
Set Mute to On to mute the audio output A mute icon appears on screen
Sync Off
Set to Auto (select enable or disable and set the timeout value) or select Manual (Once Manual is selected, a countdown appears (configured via the protocol Timeout command, see Section 12.2.2), letting you cancel the process and revert to the previous state by pressing the MENU or left arrow button).
Test Pattern
Set the Test pattern to Slide Bar (non-HDCP), Color Bar (HDCP) or Off. Each
test pattern includes a sinusoid audio signal at 10dB @1kHz.
We recommend that you set the Display Mode to Single Window and set the Output
Resolution to 1080p.
No Signal
If there is no signal on the input set the output color to Gray, Blue or Black
Fade-thru
When switching inputs, select fade thru Black or fade thru Freeze.
Source
Select the audio source to be: AFV for the audio to follow the video Analog 1 to Analog 8 to select any of the analog audio inputs
AFV Source
When in the AFV mode, select Embedded for the embedded audio source to follow
the video
Select Analog for the analog audio source to follow the video
ProcAmp Output Set the output volume level Volume
Bass Set the bass level [dB]
Mid
Adjust the midrange frequency
Treble Adjust the treble
Balance Adjust the balance
Lip Sync
Set the Lip Sync delay value [msec]
6.4.1 Window Customization in the Overlay Mode
Window customization lets you change the size and position of a selected window. Make sure that you are setting the correct window (Window Customization in the Program OSD menu for the Main window and Window Customization in the Preview OSD menu for the PiP window).
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In the following examples, the Preview OSD Menu is selected to set the PiP
window size, but the same procedure applies to setting the Main window (via
the Program OSD menu).
Note that you can also customize the window size and position via the “Y”
commands (see Section 12.2) and Web pages (see Section 9.2).
6.4.1.1 Changing the Size of the Main and/or PiP Window
Use the H Width and V Height to change the size of the window using the + and
buttons on the front panel or remote control transmitter (as illustrated in
Figure 13).
Figure 13: Changing the Size of the Window
To change the size of the window, do the following:
1. Check that the window is set to the Overlay mode (see Section 6.3).
2. Select Program or Preview Window Customization (see Section 6.4).
3. Select H width (an OSD slide bar appears) and press + to increase the
width, or to decrease the width, see Figure 14.
The following example shows how to increase the width of the PiP window
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Figure 14: Increasing the Width
4. Select V Height (an OSD slide bar appears) and press + to increase the
height, or to decrease the height, see Figure 15.
Figure 15: Increasing the Height
6.4.1.2 Moving the Position of the Main and/or PiP Window
Use the H Position and V Position items in the OSD to change the position of
the window using the + and buttons on the front panel or remote control
transmitter (as illustrated in Figure 16).
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Figure 16: Positioning the Window
To move the position of the window, do the following:
1. Check that the window is set to the Overlay mode (see Section 6.3).
2. Select Program or Preview Window Customization (see Section 6.4).
3. To move the picture to the right, select H Position. An OSD slide bar
appears:
4. Press the +/- buttons to move the PiP window horizontally. Use the V
Position menu item in the same way to move the PiP vertically, see Figure 17.
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Note that the sequence in which you change the size and position of the window
is insignificant, as long as you make sure that the resized image does not go
beyond the window boundaries.
6.4.2 Selecting the Correct Aspect Ratio
You can configure the aspect ratio of any output image to fit your
application. The
VP-772 offers four different aspect ratio settings: Follow Input, Follow
Output, Best
Fit and Letterbox. Here is how each of these settings works.
FOLLOW INPUT The aspect ratio and resolution of the input video or graphics
signal are both preserved (no scaling). For example, a composite video image
with a 4:3 aspect ratio will appear with the same aspect ratio on a 1080p
(16:9) output image, surrounded by black bars
FOLLOW OUTPUT The aspect ratio and resolution of the input signal is re-
sized to precisely match the aspect ratio and resolution of the VP-772 output
signal. This may result in some distortion to the input signal images BEST FIT
This setting re-sizes the video or graphics input signal to “best fit” the
output resolution while maintaining the aspect ratio of the input signal. For
example, a composite video signal (4:3 aspect ratio) will “best fit” to the
top and bottom of a widescreen output image, resulting in black pillars on
either side. LETTERBOX This setting compresses the top and bottom edges of
the input signal, but fills the width of the screen. For example, to preserve
a widescreen film image on a 4:3 display. When not using a 4:3 resolution,
this mode is identical to Best Fit
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6.5 Misc Menu
Figure 18: Misc Menu
Setting Information
OSD
Keying
Function
Program
Displays the Program settings: selected input, input resolution, frequency and output resolution
Preview
Displays the Program settings: selected input, input resolution, frequency and output resolution
FW Versions Shows the different FW versions
Network
Displays the network information: IP address, Netmask, Gateway and DHCP
H Position
Set the horizontal position of the OSD
V Position
Set the vertical position of the OSD
Transparent Set the transparency to On or Off
Gain
Set the transparency level (once set to transparent)
Bias
Set the transparency level
Timeout
Set to 30 seconds before OSD timeout, 60 seconds before OSD timeout or Off (Off means that that the OSD appears continuously)
Chroma Keying Set the threshold value of the red components for chroma
Red
keying
Chroma Keying Set the threshold value of the green components for chroma
Green
keying
Chroma Keying Set the threshold value of the blue components for chroma
Blue
keying
Note that the combination of threshold values (for red, green and blue) determines the chroma keying threshold. Any image with combined values of red, green and blue that are below this threshold will become transparent when chroma keying is enabled (see below).
Chroma Keying Set to On or Off to enable/disable chroma keying
Note that this feature is available in overlay mode dual windows
Luma Keying
To turn the keying on the PiP window On or Off (see Section 6.5.1)
Note that this feature is available in overlay mode dual windows
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Setting
Keying (continued)
Function
Note that either chroma keying or luma keying can be enabled. If one is set to
On, the other will be Off.
FW upgrade Upgrade
Select to upgrade the firmware (see Section 10.1)
Rollback
Select to return to the previous firmware revision (see Section 10.2)
Advanced
N/A
Factory Reset Reset to factory default values (see Section 11.1). Select Including ETH to perform a full factory reset or Excluding ETH to reset without ETH parameters.
Once Factory Reset is selected, a countdown appears, letting you cancel the process and revert to the previous state
DO NOT turn the machine off during the factory reset process. The factory reset process takes up to 3 minutes in which all the front panel button lights turn off (except for the PANEL LOCK button) and then turn on again; the image on the displays reappears and only then you can turn the machine off if required
6.5.1 The Luma Keying Feature
The luma keying feature lets you display the Preview window (the key image) as semi-transparent over the Program window. This feature can be used to have the Preview window display a static or dynamic logo, for example, which will appear on a transparent background.
To apply the luma keying feature, first set the Preview window to the desired size and location and then turn luma keying On. The Preview image will show without its background.
The lower the luminance in the Preview window, the more transparent it becomes, thus letting the Program window image show. The higher the luminance, the less transparent it becomes, not letting the Program window show through. To use this feature it is recommended to set the Preview image as follows: use low-luminance colors for the background (the key image portion) and high- luminance colors for the logo.
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7 Layout
The VP-772 can function in two modes, the: · Transition mode · Overlay
(Picture in Picture) mode
The operation modes are set by selecting the display Mode via the Layout menu
(see Section 6.3).
7.1 Transition Mode
In the transition mode you can setup the input, view it via the preview output
and then switch it to the PROGRAM output.
The VP-772 has two outputs: a PREVIEW output, and a PROGRAM output. Each of
these outputs functions independently. An input is routed to the PROGRAM
OUTPUT by pressing that PROGRAM INPUT front panel button. In the same way
pressing a PREVIEW INPUT front panel button will route that input to the
PREVIEW OUTPUT.
Use the PREVIEW output to: · See how the scaled output looks before displaying
live during a presentation · Harmonize the transition to the PROGRAM output
after determining the look and feel when in the PREVIEW output · Use the OSD
menu to make adjustments and choose the settings
When in the transition mode, you can set the speed of the transition, and
determine the type and direction of the transition via the OSD menu and the
Web pages (see, Sections 6.3 and 9.3, respectively).
For example, select Cut for an instantaneous transition from the PREVIEW
output to the PROGRAM output or select Chessboard for a chessboard transition
effect and check Swap to interchange the preview with the program.
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To switch the inputs in the transition mode via the OSD menu, you need to set
the audio signal, define the effects and select the input:
1. In the Preview>Advanced>Audio menu, set the Audio signal: Set either AFV
for the audio to follow the video, or an analog input from 1 to 8 If AFV was
selected, set that audio signal to be embedded or analog Set the output
volume, bass, mid, treble, balance and lip sync
2. In the Layout menu, set the display mode (for example, Transition). 3.
Define the transition settings: Speed, Mode, Effect and Direction. 4. In the
Preview menu, select an Input. 5. In the Layout menu select Take to carry out
the transition.
To switch the inputs in the transition mode via the front panel buttons: 1. In
the Preview>Advanced>Audio menu, set the Audio signal: Set either AFV for the
audio to follow the video, or an analog input from 1 to 8 If AFV was selected,
set that audio signal to be embedded or analog Set the output volume, bass,
mid, treble, balance and lip sync 2. In the Layout menu, set the display mode
(for example, Transition). 3. Define the transition settings: Speed, Mode,
Effect and Direction. 4. Press the desired PREVIEW INPUT front panel button.
5. Press ENTER to carry out the transition.
To set the Program input, repeat the above procedures using the Program menu
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If the transition mode is set to Swap, the Preview and Program inputs switch
places. If Follow was selected, the Program input setting will follow the
Preview setting and both will display the same input.
All the above actions can be performed via the Transition Settings Web page,
Section 9.3.
7.2 Overlay Mode
In the Overlay mode both outputs are identical and can display a single image
(single window display mode), two images one over the other or two images side
by side (dual window display mode).
A selected Program input appears as the main image in a dual window display
mode (such as PiP) or as the only image in a single window display mode. A
selected Preview input will appear as the PiP window in the dual window
display mode and will not appear at all in the single window display mode.
The overlay settings item in the Layout menu (see Section 6.3) lets you set a
Single Window, Picture in Picture (PiP), Picture + Picture (PoP) or Split
images. For example, you can show a live video window on top of a graphic
background, or show two images on screen of the same input channel. The PiP
window appears even if no input signals are connected. In this case the PiP
window appears in dark gray and the main window appears in light gray.
The preset PiP configurations are available:
Picture-in-Picture, with a smaller PiP window superimposed over a full main
window image
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Picture + Picture, where both images appear side-by-side and the aspect ratios
of both images are maintained
Split, where both images are placed side-by-side with the same height
You can superimpose any input type over any or the same input.
If the HDMI signal is HDCP protected, it can appear on HDMI and HDBT outputs that are connected to supported HDCP compliant displays. However, it cannot appear on a display that is not HDCP compliant and will show a green screen instead.
7.2.1
Setting the PiP To set the PiP window in the Overlay mode:
1. In the Layout menu select Overlay Settings.
When in the Overlay display mode
2. Select the type of image you want displayed: Picture in Picture, Picture + Picture, Split or Single Window.
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7.2.1.1 Selecting the PiP Source via the Front Panel Buttons
When in the Overlay mode (set via the OSD menu and the Web page, see Section
6.3 and 9.2.1, respectively), select the main window by pressing a Program
input front panel button and select the PiP window by pressing a Preview front
panel button (see Figure 19).
Figure 19: VGA superimposed over HDMI
7.2.1.2 Selecting the PiP Source via the IR Remote Control Transmitter
Press a Program button (from 1 to 8) to select the main window and press
ENTER. Press a Preview button (from 1 to 8) to select the PiP window (see
Section 8.3).
7.2.1.3 Selecting the Program/Preview Source via the OSD Menu
You can select an input source only after you set the Display mode to the
Overlay mode (see Section 6.3).
To set the Program/Preview source via the OSD menu, do the following: 1. Press the MENU button to access the OSD menu. 2. In the Layout menu set Display Mode to Overlay. 3. In Overlay Settings set the image display to any of the dual window options or to single window. 4. In the Program/Preview menu, select Source. 5. Select an input (from 1 to 8). 6. Press the ENTER button. 7. Press the MENU a few times until you exit the OSD menu (changes are saved upon exit).
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8 Controlling the VP-772
The VP-772 can be controlled via: · The front panel buttons (see Section 8.1)
· The OSD menu (see Section 8.2) · The infrared remote control transmitter
(see Section 8.3) · The embedded Web pages (see Section 9)
8.1 Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons
The VP-772 includes the following front panel buttons: · Mode button to select
AFV, Video or Audio switching (see Section 8.1.1) · Program and Preview input
selector buttons (see Section 8.1.1) · FREEZE and BLANK buttons (note, these
buttons illuminate green when selected) · MENU and ENTER buttons, up, down,
left and right arrow buttons to navigate through the OSD menu (see Section 6)
· Enter button functions as TAKE when in the transition mode to carry out a
transition · Program output volume up () and down () buttons (when not in the
OSD mode) · Preview output volume up () and down () buttons (when not in the
OSD mode) · RESET TO XGA/720p and PANEL LOCK buttons
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8.1.1 Using the Mode Buttons
Press the MODE button to toggle between the AFV (green LED) mode, the VIDEO
(orange LED) mode and the Audio (red LED) mode. When selected, each mode
defines the function of the Program and Preview front panel buttons when next
pressing the front panel buttons. That is, when in the:
· AFV mode, press an INPUT button to select the video together with its audio
signal
· VIDEO mode, to select the video inputs only · AUDIO mode to select the audio
inputs only
Note that the MODE button indicates the status for the next press on the front
panel input buttons only.
The input buttons light in accordance with the selected modes:
A bright green button indicates that both the audio and video signals of that
input are selected (AFV with embedded audio signal)
A medium green button indicates that both the audio and video signals of that
input are selected (AFV with analog audio signal)
An orange button indicates that only the video signal of that input is
selected
A red button indicates that only the audio signal of that input is selected
A dim button indicates an ineffective signal (for all button colors)
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The following example shows how to use the front panel buttons to switch
inputs:
Program INPUT 6 and Preview INPUT 5 are selected. The AFV mode is selected
(Programembedded audio signal; Preview analog audio signal).
Press the MODE button to set it to the VIDEO mode. This will affect the next
press of input buttons
Press Program INPUT 4 the video only switches to INPUT 4 and the audio
remains in INPUT 6. Press Preview INPUT 8 the video only switches to INPUT 8
and the audio remains in INPUT 5
Press the MODE button to set it to the AUDIO mode. This will affect the next
press of input buttons
Press Program INPUT 1 the audio only switches to INPUT 1 and the video
remains in INPUT 4. Press Preview INPUT 8 the audio only switches to INPUT 8
and the video remains in INPUT 8 so that audio follows video and the button
light green
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8.1.2 Button Behavior in the Transition Mode When in the Transition mode,
pressing the ENTER front panel button in the Swap mode will swap the Preview
and Program inputs as follows, from:
TO
When in the Transition mode, pressing the ENTER front panel button in the
Follow mode will switch the Program inputs to follow the Preview inputs:
TO
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8.1.3 Button Behavior in the Overlay Mode When in the overlay mode, the VP-772
does not pass the Preview audio to the output. In the Overlay dual mode the
preview audio input button is dimmed:
When in the Overlay mode, in the Single Window setting (see Section 6.3), the
Preview buttons (Audio, Video and AFV) appear dim, as illustrated in the
following examples:
Or
If you want to adjust the image of a selected input in a window, press that
input button again (up to 3 times) for fast tuning. Pressing that input button
for the fourth time initiates full tuning of the window.
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8.2 Controlling via the OSD Menu
You can change Preview/PiP Window parameters, Program/Main window parameters
and entire system parameters via the OSD menu, as described in Section 6.
8.2.1 Connecting to the VP-772 via RS-232
You can connect to the VP-772 via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a
PC. To connect the RS-232 terminal block on the rear panel of the VP-772 to a
PC/controller connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your device to controller
as shown in Figure 20, connect the VP-772 RS-232 terminal block:
· TX pin to Pin 2 · RX pin to Pin 3 · GND pin to Pin 5
8.2.2
Figure 20: RS-232 Connection
Connecting the VP-772 via the ETHERNET Port
You can connect to the VP-772 via Ethernet using either of the following methods: · Directly to the PC using a crossover cable (see Section 8.2.2.1) · Via a network hub, switch, or router, using a straight-through cable (see Section 8.2.2.2)
Note: If you want to connect via a router and your IT system is based on IPv6, speak to your IT department for specific installation instructions.
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8.2.2.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC
You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-772 directly to the Ethernet port
on your PC using a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.
This type of connection is recommended for identifying the VP-772 with the
factory configured default IP address.
After connecting the VP-772 to the Ethernet port, configure your PC as
follows:
1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.
2. Click Change Adapter Settings.
3. Highlight the network adapter you want to use to connect to the device and
click Change settings of this connection. The Local Area Connection Properties
window for the selected network adapter appears as shown in Figure 21.
Figure 21: Local Area Connection Properties Window
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4. Highlight either Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) or Internet
Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) depending on the requirements of your IT system.
5. Click Properties. The Internet Protocol Properties window relevant to your
IT system appears as shown in Figure 22 or Figure 23.
Figure 22: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window
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Figure 23: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window
6. Select Use the following IP Address for static IP addressing and fill in
the details as shown in Figure 24. For TCP/IPv4 you can use any IP address in
the range 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.255 (excluding 192.168.1.39) that is
provided by your IT department.
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Figure 24: Internet Protocol Properties Window
7. Click OK.
8. Click Close. 8.2.2.2 Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or
Switch
You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-772 to the Ethernet port on a
network hub or using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors.
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8.3 Controlling via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter
You can control the VP-772 from the infrared remote control transmitter:
PREVIEW
PROGRAM
Keys POWER RESET
FREEZE BLANK MUTE INPUTS
MENU LOCK
FREEZE BLANK MUTE INPUTS
Function
Toggle the power save mode ON or OFF
Press to reset to the default resolution (toggles between RESET TO XGA and
720p)
Freeze/unfreeze the output video image
Toggle between a blank screen black screen and the display
Toggle between muting (blocking out the sound) and enabling the audio output
Select an input from 1 to 8
Press ENTER to access menu levels (when in the OSD) Use the up and down arrows
to adjust numerical values and adjust the output volume level (when not within
the OSD)
Enter/Exit the OSD menu and return to the previous menu level
Lock the front panel buttons
Freeze/unfreeze the output video image
Toggle between a blank screen black screen and the display
Toggle between muting (blocking out the sound) and enabling the audio output
Select an input from 1 to 8
Figure 25: Infrared Remote Control Transmitter
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8.3.1 Using the IR Transmitter
You can use the IR transmitter to control the machine via the built-in IR
receiver on the front panel or, instead, via an optional external IR receiver
(Model: C-A35M/IRR-50). The external IR receiver can be located up to 15
meters away from the machine. This distance can be extended to up to 60 meters
when used with three extension cables (Model: C-A35M/A35F-50).
Before using the external IR receiver, be sure to arrange for your Kramer
dealer to insert the internal IR connection cable (P/N: 505-70434010-S) with
the 3.5mm connector that fits into the REMOTE IR opening on the rear panel.
Connect the external IR receiver to the REMOTE IR 3.5mm connector.
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9 Using the Embedded Web Pages
The VP-772 can be operated remotely using the embedded Web pages. The Web
pages are accessed using a Web browser and an Ethernet connection.
Before attempting to connect: · Perform the procedures in Section 8.2.2. ·
Ensure that your browser is supported · The following Web browsers are
supported:
9.1
Windows 7 and higher: Chrome: from version 20 and higher Firefox: from 28 and higher Mac (PC) Yosemite 10 and higher: Chrome: from version 20 and higher iOS 8.0 and higher: Chrome: from version 20 and higher Firefox: from 28 and higher Android OS 4.4 and higher: Chrome: from version 20 and higher
IE: from 10 and higher Edge: from 14 and higher Safari: from 7.1 and higher
Safari: from 7.1 and higher
Native
· Make sure that the Web client device (for example, a tablet) resolution supports width > 1000 and height > 615
Browsing the VP-772 Web Pages
There are six Web pages: · The Routing & Scaling page (see Section 9.2) · The Transition Settings page (see Section 9.3) · The Audio Settings page (see Section 9.4) · The Output Settings page (See Section 9.5) · The Device Settings page (see Section 9.6) · The About page (see Section 9.7)
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To browse the VP-772 Web pages: 1. Open your Internet browser. 2. Type the IP
address of the device in the Address bar of your browser. For example, the
default IP address:
The Routing & Scaling Web page appears. Figure 26 shows the Routing & Scaling
page that is also the first Web page. The navigation list on the left shows
the available Web pages.
Figure 26: Routing and Scaling Page with Navigation List on Left
Click the arrow to hide the navigation list on the left (note that the page
icons remain visible allowing you to select a Web page even if the list is
hidden).
Click the button to view the Web pages in full screen and click to exit.
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9.2 Routing & Scaling the Image
The Routing & Scaling Web page enables performing of the following functions
which apply to both the Overlay and Transition modes:
· Setting to Overlay or Transition mode (see Section 9.2.1). · Selecting an
input (see Section 9.2.2). · Selecting the output resolution (see Section
9.2.3). · Selecting Effects and Test Patterns (see Section 9.2.4). · Zooming
the image (see Section 9.2.5). · Setting or muting the output volume (see
Section 9.2.6)
Functions that are specific to the Transition or Overlay modes are specified
in sections 9.2.7 and 0, respectively. 9.2.1 Setting the Operation Mode
The Routing & Scaling page enables you to set the VP-772 either to the
Transition mode (see Section 7.1) or the Overlay mode (see Section 7.2).
To set the operation mode:
1. In the Navigation pane, click Routing & Scaling. The Routing & Scaling
page appears:
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Figure 27: Routing and Scaling Page
2. Click either the Transition or the Overlay button to set the required
operation mode.
Note that the lower operation buttons change according to the operation mode:
In the Transition mode:
In the Overlay mode
9.2.2 Selecting an Input An input can be selected separately for the Program
and Preview in the Transition mode or for the Main and PIP in the Overlay
mode.
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To select an input:
1. In the Navigation pane, click Routing & Scaling. The Routing & Scaling page appears.
9.2.3
2. Select an input (from Input 1 to Input 8). If there is an active signal
present on the selected input the signal indicator lights green (see Input 4
in Figure 27).
Setting the Output Resolution
To set the Output Resolution:
1. In the Navigation pane, click Routing & Scaling. The Routing & Scaling page appears.
2. Open the Output Resolution drop box and select the desired resolution. 9.2.4 Setting the Effects and Test Patterns
To set the effects:
1. In the Navigation pane, click Routing & Scaling. The Routing & Scaling page appears.
2. Click the freeze button ( ) to freeze the image or click display.
to set a blank
To select a test pattern:
1. In the Navigation pane, click Routing & Scaling. The Routing & Scaling page appears:
2. Click a test pattern button.
Two patterns are available: the slide bar content (for clear content) and the color bar pattern (for HDCP content). Note that selecting a test pattern disables the Effects buttons.
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9.2.5 Setting the Zoom
The zoom button lets you zoom the image up to 4000% and shift the image to
zoom into a specific area.
Note that if there is no active signal on the input, the Zoom window will not
open.
To zoom into the image: 1. In the Navigation pane, click Routing & Scaling.
The Routing & Scaling page appears.
2. Click the Zoom button. The PROGRAM ZOOM window appears:
Figure 28: Routing and Scaling Page PROGRAM ZOOM Window
Three Zooming options are available:
· The Auto mode which automatically sets the Zoom to 100% and places the image
correctly on the display.
· The Semi-Auto image in which the zoom and shift that are set manually do not
change unless the input resolution is changed In that case the zoom shift mode
will return to Auto mode.
· The Customized mode in which the zoom and shift are set manually and do not
change even if the source/input resolution are changed.
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9.2.6 Setting the Output Volume
To set the Output Volume:
1. In the Navigation pane, click Routing & Scaling. The Routing & Scaling page appears.
9.2.7
2. Use the volume slider on the right side to set the output volume and click
the speaker button to mute ( ) or unmute ( ) the audio output.
Transition mode Specific Functions
In the transition mode, press the Transition Take button to carry out a transition as defined in Section 9.3.
9.2.8
Figure 29: Routing and Scaling Page Transition Take
The Overlay Mode Specific Functions
The Overlay mode enables you to perform the following functions: · Set the size and the position of the Main and PIP images. · Set the layout of the Overlay mode. · Set the customized image size. · Keep aspect ratio when resizing the image.
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To set the size of the Main and PIP images:
1. Drag and pull a horizontal or a vertical arrow to change the size of the
width and height of the image, respectively.
Figure 30: Routing and Scaling Page Changing the Image Size
To set the position of the image:
1. Click and drag the image to its new location. The size and position of the
image are set as the customized image sizes and appear when selecting
Customized Single or Customized Dual layouts. The size and position of the
image is indicated on the top left side of the image.
To set the Layout:
1. Click the desired layout button: Single Window, Picture in Picture,
Picture + Picture, Split or customized (as defined when setting the size and
the position of the image):
Figure 31: Routing and Scaling Page Selecting the Layout
For example, setting the Picture in Picture layout results in the following:
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Figure 32: Routing and Scaling Page Setting the Layout
Setting to customized Dual shows the manually defined images:
Figure 33: Routing and Scaling Page Customized Dual Layout
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9.3 Transition Settings Page
The Transition Settings page is enabled in the Transition mode:
Figure 34: Transition Settings Page
9.3.1
The Transition Settings page allows you to perform the following functions
(see Section 6.3 for further details):
· Set the VP-772 to the Transition mode (see Section 9.2.1) · Set the
Transition (see Section 9.3.1) Transition effects
Set the transition mode, effect, direction and speed of the transition and then press take to carry out the transition. You can also use the T-Bar to carry out a transition.
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9.3.1.1 Setting Transition Effects
To set the transition effects:
1. In the Navigation pane, click Transition Settings. The Transition Settings
page appears. Note that the Transition Settings page is enabled only in the
Transition mode.
2. Select either Swap or Follow mode. Swap mode: Program and Preview inputs
swap places. Follow Mode: Program input follows the Preview input.
3. Set the transition effect, click one of the available effects, and if
required, the direction of the selected effect.
4. Click Take to carry out the transition setup. 9.3.1.2 Using the T-Bar
You can perform a transition using the T-Bar by using the slide or you can use
the up and down arrows (identical to using + and – in the OSD menu) to move
one step with each press of an arrow.
Note that when using the T-Bar, all the Web pages and OSD menus are disabled
as well as the front panel buttons, unless the T-Bar is set to 0 or 100%.
To use the T-Bar slider:
1. In the Navigation pane, click Transition Settings. The Transition Settings
page appears.
2. After setting the transition effects, slide the T-bar (from one point on
the slider to another point) to complete the transition. The extent of the
transition depends on the position of the slider. For example, 100% means a
full transition 50% means a halfway transition. The rate at which you slide
the handle determines the smoothness of the transition.
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To use the T-Bar arrows:
1. In the Navigation pane, click Transition Settings. The Transition Settings
page appears.
2. After setting the transition effects, click the up arrow (or down arrow)
as many times as you need to perform the transition in steps.
If Soft touch is set to ON, the transition will be carried out smoothly
between steps. If Soft touch is set to OFF, the transition will be carried out
abruptly between steps. Note that Soft touch selection (ON/OFF) is a trade-off
between Speed and a smooth transition and vice-versa.
T-Bar Limitations
T-Bar does not function when the: · Display mode is set to overlay · Selected
effect is chessboard and the direction is random · Selected effect is curtain
and the direction is horizontal · Selected effect is square and the direction
is outbound · Selected effect is cut
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9.4 Audio Settings Page
The Audio page lets you define the audio parameters in the Overlay and
Transition Mode. In the Transition mode you can set the Preview and Program
audio parameters while in the Overlay mode you can set the Main audio
parameters:
Figure 35: Audio Settings Page
9.4.1
The Audio Settings Web page enables performing the following functions: · Set
AFV (see Section 9.4.1). · Adjust the Bass, Middle, Treble, balance and Lip
Sync (see Section 9.4.2). · Adjust the output volume (see Section 9.2.6).
Setting AFV
1. In the Navigation pane, click Audio Settings. The Audio Settings page appears.
2. Set the source to AFV or to any of the 8 analog inputs.
If an analog audio source is selected, the AFV source is disabled and is set
to Analog.
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9.4.2 Adjusting Audio Parameters 1. In the Navigation pane, click Audio
Settings. The Audio Settings page appears. 2. Use the various sliders to set
the audio parameters.
9.5 Output Settings Page
The output Settings pages enables to define output parameters:
Figure 36: Output Settings Page
The following functions can be set: · Output resolution (see Section 11) ·
Master connection (Preview or Program) · Deep color settings (Follow Output or
Off) · Color space (RGB, YPbPr422 or YPbPr444) · HDCP mode (Follow Input or
Follow Output)
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9.6 Device Settings Page
The device Settings page (Figure 38) allows you to set the: · Unit name (type
the name and click the Set button) · Ethernet parameters · View the
Information window
9.6.1
Figure 37: Device Settings Page
Setting the Ethernet Parameters
When setting DHCP OFF, the DHCP OFF window lets you select the default IP address or a custom IP address:
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Figure 38: Device Settings Page DHCP Window
You need to confirm the changes and reopen the Web pages. 9.6.2 View VP-772
Information
Click the Information button ( ) to view the device information:
Figure 39: Device Settings Page Info Window
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9.7 About Page
The VP-772 About page lets you view the Web page version and Kramer
Electronics Ltd details.
Figure 40: About Page
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10 Firmware Upgrade
This section describes the firmware upgrade of the VP-772 components that are described in the table below:
File Type RBF Memory
Application Linux kernel
Cramfs Bootloader Jffs2
In OSD [R] [M] [A] [K] [C] [B] [J]
Description
An *.rbf file to upgrade FPGA
upgrades the other Alteras and the OSD bitmap
The main VP-772 application
Includes all drivers for the VP-772 board
A read only Linux file system
Launches the Linux kernel
A read/write file system including the RBF and Memory files, as well as the
application
Becomes Effective After VP-772 application restart VP-772 application restart
VP-772 application restart Rebooting the board
Rebooting the board Rebooting the board Rebooting the board
Note that rebooting the device following firmware upgrade, may be slower and
rarely with flashing LEDs on the front panel.
The latest firmware version can be downloaded from the Kramer Web site at
www.kramerav.com/downloads/VP-772.
10.1 The Firmware Upgrade Process
Check if the package includes additional firmware upgrade instructions.
Unzip the firmware files on your desktop to a folder named “VP-772” and then
copy that folder to a memory stick as a root folder.
We recommend that you use an empty, FAT32-formated (<32GB) USB memory stick.
If this is not possible, use a memory stick with at least 30Mb of free space.
After copying the “VP-772″ folder, the USB memory stick is ready to be used by
attaching it into the device.
Make sure that you remove the USB memory stick safely from your PC. Failing to
do so may corrupt the firmware files on the memory stick.
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To upgrade the firmware: 1. Connect the USB memory stick to the S/W UPGRADE
USB port on the rear panel of the VP-772. 2. On the front panel click the MENU
button, select FW Upgrade and then select Upgrade (see Section 6.5). The OSD
shows the firmware version found in the memory stick:
Figure 41: Firmware Upgrade list of Files to Upgrade
3. Click the ENTER button on the front panel. Wait for the completion of the
upgrade process:
Figure 42: Firmware Upgrade Upgrade Process
When the firmware upgrade is complete, the list of upgraded files appears:
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Figure 43: Firmware Upgrade Upgrade Complete
4. Remove the USB memory stick and click the ENTER button on the front panel
to reboot the system.
10.2 Rollback
The Rollback feature lets you restore the previous firmware version installed
by the user. To do so:
1. On the front panel click the MENU button, select FW Upgrade and then
select Rollback (see Section 6.5). The OSD shows the firmware version found in
the system:
Figure 44: Firmware Upgrade list of Files to Rollback
2. Press the ENTER button or the left arrow to proceed. Wait for completion of the procedure.
3. Reboot the machine by turning it off and then on again.
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11 Technical Specifications
Inputs:
Outputs:
Compliance with HDMI Standard: Output Resolutions:
Controls:
Operating Temperature: Storage Temperature: Humidity: Power Consumption:
Dimensions: Shipping Dimensions: Weight: Shipping Weight: Included
Accessories:
8 DVI-U inputs (DVI-D, HDMI, PC, YPbPr and CV) on DVI-I connectors 8 balanced
stereo audio on 5-pin terminal block connectors 2 DVI-I outputs (DVI-D, HDMI
and PC) on DVI-I connectors 2 balanced stereo audio on 5-pin terminal block
connector Supports HDMI (deep color) and HDCP
640×480@60, 640×480@75, 800×600@50, 800×600@60, 800×600@75, 1024×768@50,
1024×768@60, 1024×768@75, 1280×768@50, 1280×768@60, 1280×800@60, 1280×1024@50,
1280×1024@60, 1280×1024@75, 1360×768@60, 1366×768@50, 1366×768@60,
1400×1050@50, 1400×1050@60, 1600×900@60, 1600×1200@50, 1600×1200@60,
1680×1050@60, 1920×1200@60RB, 480p60, 576p50, 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60,
1080p23.976, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94,
1080p60, 1080i50, 1080i60, 2k50, 2k60, 4k2k@30 Front panel buttons, OSD, IR
remote control, RS-232 on a 9-pin D-sub connector, Ethernet 0° to +40°C (32°
to 104°F)
-40° to +70°C (-40° to 158°F)
10% to 90%, RH (non-condensing) 100-240V AC, 38VA max.
19″ (W), 9.3″ (D) 1U (H) rack mountable 52.5cm x 33cm x 10.7cm (20.7″ x 13″ x
4.2”) W, D, H
4.3kg (9.5lbs) approx. 5.3kg (11.7lbs) approx. Power cord, rack “ears”, IR
remote control 2 DVI-A (M) to 5 BNC (F) Adapter Cables (ADC-DMA/5BF-1) 2 DVI
(M) to 15-pin HD (F) Adapters (AD-DM/GF)
Specifications are subject to change without notice For the most updated resolution list, go to our Web site at www.kramerav.com
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11.1
Default Communication Parameters
RS-232
Protocol Baud Rate: Data Bits: Stop Bits: Parity:
3000 (Default) 115,200 8 1 None
Command Format:
ASCII
Example (decrease the volume on input 5):
Y 0,115,-
Ethernet
IP Address:
192.168.1.39
Subnet mask:
255.255.000.000
Default gateway:
192.168.0.1
TCP Port #:
5000
UDP Port #:
50000
Maximum UDP Connections:
Unlimited
Maximum TCP Connections:
Unlimited
Full Factory Reset
OSD Protocol 3000
Front panel buttons
Factory Reset through the Misc menu item
Including ETH: use Factory Reset command “Including ETH” or #Y 0,561,1
Excluding ETH: use Factory Reset command “Excluding ETH” or #Y 0,562,1
Including ETH: power up the device with the “RESET TO XGA/720P” key pressed
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11.2 Input Resolutions
The VP-772 features eight DVI-U inputs. This section defines the input resolutions for each input.
11.2.1 CV Input Resolutions NTSC and PAL
11.2.2 Component Analog Video (YPbPr) Input Resolutions
NTSC PAL 525_P60 625_P50
PC Input Resolutions
720_P50
1080_P30
720_P60
1080_P23_976
1080_I50
1080_P24
1080_I60
1080_P25
1080_P50 1080_P60 1080_I100
11.2.3 RGBHV Analog Video Input Resolutions
640X480_60 640x480_72 640x480_75 640x480_85 800x600_56 800x600_60 800x600_72
RGBHV Input Resolutions
800x600_75 625_P50
1280x1024_60
800x600_85 525_P60
1280x1024_75
1024x768_60 720_P50
1280x1024_85
1024x768_70 720_P60
1360x768_60
1024x768_75 1280x800_60 1366x768_60
1024x768_85 1280x960_85 1440x900_60
1152x864_75 1280x768_60 1400x1050_60
1400x1050_75 1600x900_60 1600x1200_60 1680x1050_60 1920x1200_60RB 1080_P50 1080_P60
11.2.4 HDMI Digital Video Input Resolutions
NTSC PAL 525_P60 625_P50 720_P24 720_P25 720_P30 720_P50 720_P60 1080_I50
HDMI Input Resolutions
1080_I60
640x480_72 1024x768_70
1080_P23_976 640x480_75 1024x768_75
1080_P24
640x480_85 1024x768_85
1080_P25
800x600_56 1152x864_75
1080_P30
800x600_60 1280x800_60
1080_P50
800x600_72 1280x960_85
1080_P60
800x600_75 1280x768_60
2k50
800x600_85 1280x1024_60
2k60
848x480_60 1280x1024_75
640X480_60
1024x768_60 1280x1024_85
1360x768_60 1366x768_60 1440x900_60 1400x1050_60 1400x1050_75 1600x900_60 1600x1200_60 1680x1050_60 1920x1200_60RB
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11.3 Output Resolutions
The VP-772 features two DVI-I outputs. This section defines the output
resolutions for each output.
11.3.1 HDMI Digital Video Output Resolutions
640×480@60 640×480@75 800×600@50 800×600@60 800×600@75 1024×768@50 1024×768@60 1024×768@75 1280×768@50 1280×768@60 1280×800@60
Technical Specifications of the HDMI Output Signal
1280×1024@50
1680×1050@60
1080p30
1280×1024@60
1920×1200@60
1080p50
1280×1024@75
480p60
1080p59.94
1360×768@60
576p50
1080p60
1366×768@50
720p50
1080i50
1366×768@60
720p59.94
1080i60
1400×1050@50
720p60
2k50
1400×1050@60
1080p23.976
2k60
1600×900@60
1080p24
4k2k@30
1600×1200@50
1080p25
1600×1200@60
1080p29.97
11.3.1 RGBHV Analog Video Output Resolutions
640×480@60 640×480@75 800×600@60 800×600@75 1024×768@60 1024×768@75 1280×768@60
RGBHV Output Resolutions
1280×800@60
1600×1200@60 720p60
1280×1024@60 1680×1050@60 1080p23.976
1280×1024@75 1920×1200@60 1080p24
1360×768@60
480p60
1080p25
1366×768@60
576p50
1080p29.97
1400×1050@60 720p50
1080p30
1600×900@60
720p59.94
1080p50
1080p59.94 1080p60 1080i50 1080i60 2k50 2k60
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12 The VP-772 RS-232 Communication Protocol
The Kramer Protocol lets you control the VP-772 from any standard terminal
software (for example, the Windows® HyperTerminal Application).
12.1 Using the Communication Protocol
There are three different methods to control the VP-772 RS-232 or the
Ethernet: · Protocol commands mimicking the OSD, see Section 12.2 · The button
functions mimicking the remote controller buttons (as well as the front panel
buttons), see Section 12.2.2.1 · Protocol 3000 common commands, see Section
12.4
All three tables together include all the protocol commands, but they are not
identical and do not always include the same information. Some of the data may
appear in one or two of the tables but not in the third table and vice versa.
The protocol 3000 communications protocol uses a data rate of 115200 baud,
with no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit.
12.2 Communication Protocol: Mimicking OSD
The audio/video protocol commands define all the function numbers, their valid
parameters can be used with protocol 3000.
12.2.1 Using the Communication Protocol with Protocol 3000 (the “Y” Command)
Set Command: Type in: “Y Control_Type=0,Function,Param” Reply: “~id=01Y
Control_Type=0,Function,Param OK” Set command example: set HDCP mode for input
1 (113) to “On” Send: “#y 0,113,1” Result: “~01@Y 0,113,1 OK”
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Get Command:
Type in: “Y Control_Type=1,Function” Result: “~id=01Y
Control_Type=1,Function,Param”
Get command example: get HDCP mode for input 3 (113): Send: “#y 1,113” Result:
“~01@y 1,113,1”
The “Y” command also supports the value increment/decrement of any command
using the +’ or
-` signs as the third parameter of the “Y” command.
For example, in order to decrease the volume on input 6 (116)
Send: “#Y 0,116,-
Reply: “~01@Y 0,116,-OK”
Note that if the value after the decrease is out of range, the reply will show an error such as:”~01@Y ERR -03″
Symbol [CR] [LF] or >
Character Symbols Definitions Meaning
Space Carriage Return, ASCII code 0x0D Line Feed, ASCII code 0x0A
12.2.2 Protocol Table: Mimicking OSD
You can associate a function number to its description and valid parameters intuitively by navigating the OSD menu according to the following logic: A function number is directly related to its location in the OSD menu. For example, the second menu on the OSD is Layout (2 in the hundreds). The third menu item in Layout is Overlay Settings (2 in the tens), therefore the function number for it will be 230 (2nd item on the Main menu and the 3rd item in the Layout submenu (see also Section 6.1). When navigating in the OSD MENU you will be able to see the Overlay Settings valid parameters.
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Note that for the Inputs, menu levels 3, 4 and 5 are valid for each input from
1 to 8. For example, Type (3rd level) item is 111 for Input 1 and 121 for
Input 2, and so on. In order not to repeat the Inputs menu for each input, the
function list will have an x denoting the input number from 1 to 8. For
example the Type item will have 1×1 as the function number x being from 1 to
8.
The following table shows the Program function numbering.
Note that some items that appear in red on the OSD menu seem missing in the
table below. These items will be enabled in future firmware and will be
described in detail.
The following table defines the protocol commands:
1st Level
Inputs (3rd level and on refers here to each input)
2nd Level Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Input 5 Input 6 Input 7 Input 8
3rd Level
Type
EDID Management
4th Level HDMI YUV VGA CV Native Select
Color Depth
Modeline
HDCP Mode Color Space
Volume
Off On RGB YPbPr Follow Input
5th Level Range Func.
0
1×1
1
2
3
1024×768@60
1×21
1280×800@60
1280×1024@60
1366×768@60
1440×900@60
1400×1050@60
1600×900@60
1600×1200@60
1680×1050@60
1920×1200@60RB
720p50
720p60
1080p50
1080p60
2K50
2K60
12bpp
0
1×22
8bpp
1
Multiple
0
1×23
Single
1
0
1×3
1
0
1×4
1
2
[-20:+4] 1×5
Notes
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1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level 4th Level
5th Level
Layout
Display Mode
Transition Overlay
Transition Settings
Speed Mode
Swap
Follow
Effect
Cut
Fade
Diagonal
Wipe
Circle
Square
Diamond
Triangle
Curtain
Chessboard
Blinds
Direction
Left to Right / From Top Left / Inbound
Right to Left / From Bottom Left / Outbound
Up / From Top Right / Horizontal
Down / From Bottom Right / Vertical
Take
Percentage
T-Bar
Soft Touch
Off
On
Overlay Settings
Single Window
Picture in Picture
Picture + Picture
Split
Customized Single
Customized Dual
Output
Video Resolution
NATIVE 640x480p60
640x480p75
800x600p50
800x600p60
800x600p75
1024x768p50
1024x768p60
1024x768p75
1280x768p50
1280x768p60
Range Func. Notes
0
21
1
[1:15] 221
0
222
1
0
223
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
224
0 Direction applies
only to certain
1
effect types (see table in
Section 12.2.2.1)
2
3
[0:100] 0 1
0
225 2261 2262
Enabled in transition mode
23
1
2 3 4
5
0
241
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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2nd Level 3rd Level 4th Level
1280x800p60
1280x1024p50
1280x1024p60
1280x1024p75
1360x768p60
1366x768p50
1366x768p60
1400x1050p50
1400x1050p60
1600x900p60
1600x1200p50
1600x1200p60
1680x1050p60
1920x1200p60RB
480p60
576p50
720p50
720p59_94
720p60
1080i50
1080i60
1080p23_976
1080p24
1080p25,
1080p29_97
1080p30
1080p50
1080p59_94
1080p60
2k50
2k60
4k2k30
Master
Program
Connection Preview
Deep Color Off
Follow Output
RGB
Color Space YPbPr422
YPbPr444
Follow Output HDCP Mode
Follow Input
5th Level
Range Func.
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
0
242
1
243
0
244
1
2
0
245
1
Notes
The Program and the Preview menus are identical therefore one table is shown for both. The only difference would be in the function number: Program functions start with a 3 and Preview functions start with a 4. For example, Aspect ratio is 321 for the Program aspect ratio and 421 for the Preview aspect ratio.
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1st Level
Program (3xx) / Preview (4xx)
2nd Level Source
Scaling
Window Customization Picture Color
3rd Level
4th Level
Input 1
Input 2
Input 3
Input 4
Input 5
Input 6
Input 7
Input 8
Follow Input
Aspect Ratio
Follow Output Best Fit
Letterbox
Follow Input
Off Overscan
5%
10%
Zoom Shift
Auto
mode
Semi Auto
Customized
Zoom
H Image Shift
V Image Shift
H Position
Width
V Position
Height
Brightness
Contrast
H Sharpness
V Sharpness
Chroma
Hue
Color Temperature
6500k 9300k
Gamma Mode Gamma Off
Gamma 0.4
Gamma 0.8
Gamma 1.2
Gamma 1.6
Gamma 2.0
Gamma 2.4
Gamma 2.8
Color Correction Blue
Color Correction Green
Color Correction Flesh
5th Level
Range
[1:8] 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 [8:4000] [20:729] [4:239] [0:2046] [16:3840]
[0:2046] [9:2160] [-512:+512] [10:160] [-10:+10] [-10:+10] [0:400] [-180:+180]
0 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 [0:4] [0:4] [0:4]
Func. Notes 31
321
322
323
324
325
326
331
332
The value
range is
333
dynamic
334
341
342
343
344
351
352
353
354
355 356 357
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1st Level
2nd Level 3rd Level
4th Level
De-interlacing Film Mode
Noise Reduction
PD Time Motion Detection Sensitivity Diagonal Correction
Horizontal NR
Vertical NR Temporal NR Block NR Mosquito NR
Off Follow Input 24PsF Mode
LEVEL1-5
5th Level
Combing NR
Advanced Audio
Projection
Pause Sync Off Test Pattern No Signal Fade-thru Source AFV Source ProcAmp
Lip Sync
Front Back Ceiling Front Ceiling Back Freeze Blank Mute Auto
Manual Off Slide Bar Color Bar Gray Blue Black Black Freeze AFV [1-8] Embedded
Analog Output Volume Bass Mid Treble Balance
On / Off On / Off On / Off Enable Timeout Off/On
Range
0 1 2 [0:15] [0:4] [0:3] [0:3] [0:3] [0:3] [0:3] [0:3] [0:3] 0 1 2 3 [0:1]
[0:1] [0:1] Off/On [0:1] [0:5] [0:1] 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 0 [1-8] 0 1 [-80:+20]
[-18:+18] [-18:+18] [-18:+18] [-10:+10] [0:170]
Func. Notes
361
362 363
364 371 372 373 374 375 376
381
3821 3822 3823 38311 38312 3832 384
385
386
391
392
3931 3932 3933 3934 3935 394
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1st Level
Misc
2nd Level 3rd Level
4th Level 5th Level Range
Func. Notes
Information OSD
Program/
511
Preview
512
FW Versions
513
Network
514
The 511 to 514 Information GET commands are replied as a JSON string format which describes all the information data that appears on the OSD. Generally the JSON format appears as {field 1:value1, field 2:value2…)
For example, for #Y 1,511
H Position V Position
[0:2047] [0:2047]
521
The value
522
range is dynamic,
FW
prevents
exceeding
of
boundaries
Keying
Transparent Gain Bias Timeout
Chroma Keying Red Chroma Keying Green Chroma Keying Blue
On / Off
Off 30 Sec 60 Sec
Chroma Keying On / Off
FW Upgrade
Advanced Factory Reset
Luma Keying Upgrade Rollback
Including ETH Excluding ETH
On / Off
[0:1] [1:4] [-128:+127] 0 1 2 [0:240] [0:240] [0:240] [0:1] [0:1]
523 524 525 526
531
In steps of
16
532
533
534
535 541 542 553 561 562
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12.2.2.1 Transition Settings
The direction (#Y command 224) of a transition effect (#Y command 223) is specific
to the effect. The following table defines the directions that are specific for each
effect.
Effect Type 0 = Cut 1 = Fade 2 = Diagonal
3 = Wipe
4 = Circle 5 = Square 6 = Diamond 7 = Triangle
8 = Curtain 9 = Chessboard
10 = Blinds
Range [0-3] [0-3] [0-1] [0-1] [0-1] [0-3] [0-1] [0-2] [0-1]
Direction
Unavailable
Unavailable
0 = From Top Right 1 = From Top Left 2 = From Bottom Right 3 = From Bottom
Left
0 = Left To Right 1 = Right To Left 2 = Up 3 = Down
0 = Inbound 1 = Outbound
0 = Inbound 1 = Outbound
0 = Inbound 1 = Outbound
0 = Left To Right 1 = Right To Left 2 = Up 3 = Down
0 = Horizontal 1 = Vertical
0 = Inbound 1 = Outbound 2 = Random
0 = Horizontal 1 = Vertical
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12.3 Protocol Table: Mimicking Remote and Front Panel Buttons
The keystroke codes operate in the following way: SET command third parameter
=0, Syntax example: “#Y 0,920,0
The following table defines the keystroke function codes:
Button
Keystroke Code
Button
MENU
920
PROG BLANK
ENTER
921
PROG FREEZE
DOWN (-)
922
PROG IN 1
UP (+)
923
PROG IN 2
LEFT
924
PROG IN 3
RIGHT
925
PROG IN 4
RESET
926
PROG IN 5
LOCK
927
PROG IN 6
MODE
930
PROG IN 7
PREV BLANK 931
PROG IN 8
PREV FREEZE 932
PREV IN 1
Keystroke Code 933 934 935 936 937 938 939 940 941 942 943
Button
PREV IN 2 PREV IN 3 PREV IN 4 PREV IN 5 PREV IN 6 PREV IN 7 PREV IN 8 PROG
MUTE PREV MUTE POWER
Keystroke Code 944 945 946 947 948 949 950 951 952 953
12.4 The Protocol 3000 Common Operation Commands
The following table lists the protocol 3000 commands:
Command Lock front panel
Operation Commands
Syntax
Response
LOCK-FP LOCK-MODE LOCK-FP LOCK-MODE RESULT
Get front panel locking state
LOCK-FP?
Parameters Description:
LOCK-MODE = Front panel locking state:
“0” or “off” to unlock front panel buttons.
“1” or “on” to lock front panel buttons.
Power state
POWER POWER-MODE
Get power state
POWER?
Parameters Description: POWER-MODE = power state:
“0” or “off” to enter standby mode.
“1” or “on” to power up.
Restart device
RESET
LOCK-FP LOCK-MODE
POWER POWER-MODE RESULT POWER POWER-MODE
RESET OK
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Reset configuration to
FACTORY
FACTORYRESULT
factory default
Output volume
VOLUME VOLUME-
VOLUME VOLUME-
PARAMETER
PARAMETER RESULT
Get output volume
VOLUME?
VOLUME VOLUME-
VALUE
Set layer routing
ROUTE
ROUTE?
Parameters Description:
P1 Input to route (12-AFV, 1- video, 2 – audio)
P2 Scaler (0 Program, 1 Preview)
P3 Inputs number ( 0-7)
Mute the selected output MUTE?
MUTE?
Parameters Description:
P1 Scaler (0 Program, 1 Preview)
P2 Mute status: 0 (Off), 1 (On)
Set enable/disable video VMUTE?
VMUTE
on output
VMUTE and VMUTE commands work with descripted parameters
Parameters Description:
P1 Scaler (0 Program, 1 Preview)
P2 Video mute status: 0 (Off), 1 (On)
Identification commands Command Protocol Handshaking Read device model
Syntax #CR MODEL?
Read device serial number
Read device firmware version
SN? VERSION?
Read device build date BUILD-DATE?
Read device protocol version Set machine name
PROT-VER? NAME MACHINE_NAME
Read machine name Reset machine name to factory default*
NAME? NAME-RST
Response ~OK CRLF MODEL MACHINE_MODEL SN SERIAL_NUMBER
VERSION MAJOR .MINOR .BUILD .REVISION BUILD-DATE YYYY/MM/DD HH:MM:SS PROT-VER
3000:MAJOR .MINOR NAME MACHINE_NAME RESULT NAME MACHINE_NAME NAME-RST RESULT
Network settings commands
Network settings commands require admin authorization
Command
Syntax
Set IP Address
NET-IP IP_ADDRESS
Read IP Address
NET-IP?
Response NET-IP IP_ADDRESS RESULT NET-IP IP_ADDRESS
Read MAC Address Set subnet mask Read subnet mask Set gateway address
NET-MAC? NET-MASK SUBNET_MASK NET-MASK? NET-GATE
NET-MAC MAC_ADDRESS NET-MASK SUBNET_MASK RESULT NET-MASK SUBNET_MASK NET-GATE
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Network settings commands Network settings commands require admin
authorization
GATEWAY_ADDRESS
Read subnet mask
NET-GATE?
Set DHCP mode
NET-DHCP DHCP_MODE
Read DHCP mode
NET-DHCP?
GATEWAY_ADDRESS RESULT NET-GATE GATEWAY_ADDRESS NET-DHCP DHCP_MODE RESULT NET- DHCP DHCP_MODE
DHCP_MODE =
0 (factory default) Don’t use DHCP (Use IP set by factory or IP set command).
1 Try to use DHCP, if unavailable use IP as above.
2 Try to use DHCP, if unavailable use AUTO-IP
Change protocol
ETH-PORT PROTOCOL ,
ETH-PORT PROTOCOL
Ethernet port
PORT
,PORT RESULT
Read protocol
ETH-PORT? PROTOCOL
ETH-PORT PROTOCOL ,
Ethernet port
PORT
PROTOCOL = TCP / UDP (transport layer protocol)
PORT =
Ethernet port to enter protocol 3000 commands.
1-65535 = User defined port
0 – reset port to factory default (50000 for UDP, 5000 for TCP)
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P/N: 2900- 300295
Rev: 4
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References
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